tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281469968333860626.post3671840712722349849..comments2024-03-27T10:25:48.913-04:00Comments on Still Writing: The Perfect WordJ E Oneilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09780097298061829471noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281469968333860626.post-20142127951616345212011-02-05T16:44:35.739-05:002011-02-05T16:44:35.739-05:00I've always liked Twain's remark about the...I've always liked Twain's remark about the difference between the right word and the almost right word being like the difference between lightning and the lightning bug.William Kendallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281469968333860626.post-62139753662010827842011-02-04T15:33:39.265-05:002011-02-04T15:33:39.265-05:00Su: : )Jhon: People who say "I can do that&qu...Su: : )<br><br>Jhon: People who say "I can do that" to writers deserve it. No jury would convict you.<br><br>Erica: Revise, revise, revise. Those who think it's easy haven't tried it. <br><br>Laura: That's my theory. I'm hoping this MS will prove it! Every single word will shine!<br><br>Kindros: I well placed word can do far more damage than a punch ;).JEFritzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03372746219262163566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281469968333860626.post-37150726873930010892011-02-04T12:19:09.501-05:002011-02-04T12:19:09.501-05:00It does require a lot to write. But those who trul...It does require a lot to write. But those who truly put forth all their effort shine while those that haven't get blasted deservingly. Great and deep thoughts for a Friday. :)<br><br>I don't support violence, I'm all for breaking spirits and crushing dreams though. :)Kindroshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08320478076212368779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281469968333860626.post-43302179737625726552011-02-04T09:35:50.242-05:002011-02-04T09:35:50.242-05:00This is so true! We rewrite and revise but often d...This is so true! We rewrite and revise but often don't really work hard over every word or paragraph. And sometimes that's the effort it takes to get there!Laura Paulinghttp://www.laurapauling.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281469968333860626.post-49158695072180074502011-02-03T23:57:17.217-05:002011-02-03T23:57:17.217-05:00After I got a couple of partial requests, I knew I...After I got a couple of partial requests, I knew I had a good idea. After I got a couple of partial rejections, I knew I had to do better! Yes, anything to get (good) attention is worth taking the time to do!!<br>ericaerica and christyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13074820593371226159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281469968333860626.post-40416214121970216162011-02-03T21:28:01.294-05:002011-02-03T21:28:01.294-05:00The want to hit many people ion the face for not u...The want to hit many people ion the face for not understanding the sheer effort and courage writing takes... oooh, I so want to punch so many people, perhaps I have - I am not the delicate poet type after all...Jhon Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05952691262605706711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281469968333860626.post-30193804925106447092011-02-03T21:15:30.112-05:002011-02-03T21:15:30.112-05:00I shall keep my decking options open.I shall keep my decking options open.Suhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11862479925124552922noreply@blogger.com